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Fri, May 25
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Is Less Medicine Good Medicine?
The "PSA test" for prostate cancer has become an annual ritual for millions of middle-aged men. But what?s billed as "early detection" may be doing more harm than good.
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Thu, May 24
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Obama, Romney and Presidential Messaging
Months before the presidential election, millions of dollars are already being spent on campaign ads. Are you listening? What are the risks of turning you off instead of on?
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Wed, May 23
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Egyptians Vote in Historic Election
Egyptians are making history today, voting to choose their national leader. We look at the candidates and the role of religion, women, the military and prospects for democracy.
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Tue, May 22
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Hopeful Signs Ahead for Talks with Iran
After sanctions, a threatened oil boycott and possible outright war, Iran may be ready to make concessions about its nuclear program. We get the latest.
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Mon, May 21
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Afghanistan, Eurozone Questions Linger Despite NATO, G8 Resolve
Back-to-back summits have produced accords that could have long-term consequences for Afghanistan and the European economy. We hear different opinions about the results.
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Fri, May 18
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Why Is College So Expensive?
College graduates have racked up more than a trillion dollars in student loan debt, raising questions about tuition, online learning and the "knowledge economy."
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Thu, May 17
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Facebook IPO: A Touchstone Cultural Moment for America?
Tomorrow, shares in Facebook will start publically trading. Will it really be a financial milestone or another dotcom disappointment? We hear strikingly different views.
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Wed, May 16
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JP Morgan's Long Shadow
Wall Street's biggest bank lost $2B from risky trading, re-igniting the debate over financial regulation. Should JP Morgan be reigned in before another taxpayer bailout?
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Tue, May 15
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No-Fly Lists, Underwear Bombs and the 'War on Terror'
500 US citizens are on the FBI's No-Fly list, without explanation or appeal. We hear about the latest in high-tech terrorist technology and the denial of Constitutional rights.
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Mon, May 14
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Geoengineering and the Fight against Climate Change
Guest host Alex Chadwick asks, "How desperate would we have to be to try something like purposefully remaking Earth's atmosphere?"
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Fri, May 11
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Obesity in America
America's epidemic of obesity is now the subject of a massive public health campaign. We hear about cause and effect and proposed solutions.
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Thu, May 10
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President Obama Supports Gay Marriage
Yesterday, President Obama said "yes" to legalizing same-sex marriage. Mitt Romney is solidly on the other side. Why did the President choose this moment?
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Wed, May 9
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Alone in America
Nearly a third of all American households have just one resident. Guest host Judy Muller looks at the trend the trend to live alone and the consequences for the community.
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Tue, May 8
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Will Dodd-Frank Protect US from Banks 'Too Big to Fail?'
Bailed out banks repaid with interest, but financial minds warn it could happen again. Are pension funds and depositors adequately insured? Will bailouts be needed again?
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Mon, May 7
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Is the Immigration 'Crisis' Going Away?
A new study shows that illegal immigration from Mexico has dropped to zero, reversing a trend that has shaped American law, culture and politics.
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Fri, May 4
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China, the US and the Fate of Blind Dissident Chen Guangcheng
Chen Guangcheng has been offered a fellowship in the US. How are the Chinese government and Obama Administration managing an historically awkward moment?
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Thu, May 3
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Is Rupert Murdoch Unfit to Broadcast?
Rupert Murdoch is accused of "willful blindness" to wrongdoing and of being "unfit" to run his international media empire. We look at his problems and his influence.
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Wed, May 2
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Pineapplegate and Privatizing Public Schools
Standardized test questions about a pineapple and a hare have spawned debate about the privatization of public schools at a cost to taxpayers and the quality of education.
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Tue, May 1
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Is Congress as Bad as It Looks?or Worse?
Republicans took over Congress promising change, but refusals to compromise have made them historically unproductive. Is this Congress more dysfunctional than others?
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Mon, Apr 30
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Los Angeles, 20 Years after the Riots
It's been 20 years since the Rodney King riots ripped apart America's second largest city. What's happened since? What are the lessons for the rest of America?
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Fri, Apr 27
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Who Will Be Egypt's Next President?
For only the second time in its history, Egypt will have more than one presidential candidate on the ballot. But controversy has already cast doubt on the process.
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Thu, Apr 26
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CSI, the FBI Crime Lab and Flawed Forensic Evidence
How reliable is forensic evidence used in criminal trials? An investigation into the FBI's crime labs could involve thousands wrongfully convicted of crimes.
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Wed, Apr 25
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The Supreme Court Takes Up Arizona's Immigration Law
Arizona?s law targeting illegal immigrants is before the Supreme Court. Sara Terry asks if states have the right to act in the face of ?lax enforcement? of federal laws?
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Tue, Apr 24
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The Politics of Women
Women's issues have dominated the political headlines lately. Who benefits from the debate? How important are women voters in this year's election? Sara Terry guest hosts.
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Mon, Apr 23
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French Elections: Will the Left Return to Power?
France's field of presidential candidates narrowed to incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Party candidate Franois Hollande after the first round of voting yesterday.
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Fri, Apr 20
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Drugs, Violence and Mexico's Presidential Campaign
After a drug war that's killed some 50,000 people, Mexico's beginning a 3-month presidential campaign. Is there any way to reduce the violence? What about legalization?
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Thu, Apr 19
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The American Legislative Exchange Council: Who Is ALEC?
Florida and 24 other states have adopted "Stand Your Ground" laws thanks to a shadowy organization of state legislators and lobbyists. We hear the pros and cons of ALEC.
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Wed, Apr 18
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Will Spain Sink the Euro?
The Eurozone is now back in "full crisis mode," with Spain being forced to adopt austerity measures. What are the human costs of such programs? Will they be needed here?
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Tue, Apr 17
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American Jews and Faith in Israel
Israel claims to be the only democracy in the Middle East, but it continues to occupy the Palestinian West Bank and support the expansion of illegal settlements...
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Mon, Apr 16
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'Stand Your Ground' in the Spotlight
"Stand Your Ground" laws give people with no law enforcement authority the right to make instant decisions about life or death ? with immunity from prosecution. Is that really what the 2nd Amendment is all about? How were such laws enacted in 25 states?
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